Similarly to cast iron, carbon steel pans need to be seasoned before use (though some, like ours, do come preseasoned). As if these pans weren’t already versatile enough, carbon steel is also safe to use on the grill as well as over an open flame.

Enamel Cookware Professional Refurbishing:

    After a hearty meal, it's important to clean the cast iron Dutch oven properly to ensure its longevity.  Avoid using soap as it will strip the seasoning from the cast iron Dutch oven.  Instead, use hot water and a stiff brush to scrub away Dutch oven food particles.  After cleaning the Cast Iron Camp Oven, be sure to dry the Dutch oven thoroughly to prevent rust.  Applying a light coat of oil after cleaning the Cast Iron Camp Oven will help maintain seasoning and prevent rust.

Both skillets and frypans can be made from various materials such as cast iron and stainless steel. What sets them apart is that frypans are usually made from stainless steel, aluminium, copper, and ceramic.

COMPARISON TABLE OF FRYING PANS

1. Cast Iron Skillets

COPPER FRYING PANS

Bare cast iron frying pans are uncoated and therefore prone to rust. To prevent this, they can be seasoned with oil, which closes up the pores and prevents contact with water. After seasoning, cast iron pans don't need to be washed with soap and water after every use. Simply wipe the pan down with a pot. If the pan is very dirty, it can be washed but it will have to be re-seasoned.

A frying pan can be made of a variety of high-quality metalcore materials. It was originally constructed from heavy cast iron, which is incredibly solid and durable.

Carbon steel cookware boasts the naturally non stick properties and great heat retention of cast iron, combined with the cooking speed and heat control of stainless steel. We’d recommend reaching for carbon steel when cooking steaks, cornbread, or anything else cooked over high heat—though it’s versatile enough to use for low-heat cooking as well.

A frying pan is ideal for cooking foods using high-heat cooking methods like frying, scrambling, sauteing, searing, and browning with little to moderate amounts of fat.

Indoor and Outdoor Cooking: Griddles and grill pans made of black cast iron are suitable for use on stovetops, grills, and even campfires, providing flexibility for indoor and outdoor cooking. This versatility makes them ideal for a range of culinary settings.